If you’re looking for an exciting software engineering opportunity with a company focused on solving real-world climate challenges through technology, Climactic is hiring a Software Engineer in San Jose, California. This role offers the chance to build scalable software solutions, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to innovative products that make a meaningful impact. With a competitive salary ranging from $142,000 to $169,000 per year, this is an excellent opportunity for software professionals who want to grow their careers while working on cutting-edge technology.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Climactic |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) |
| Job Location | San Jose, California, USA |
| Salary | $142,000–$169,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid / On-site (as specified by the employer) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Climate Technology / Software Development |
Job Description
Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test equipment, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, computer vision, signal processing, cloud systems and more. They make it possible to build, test, launch, and run constellations of satellites for a wide variety of missions.
Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to quickly develop into experts in their domains to accelerate Muon’s Mission with high quality software and systems. They must be a high performer ready to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement, embraces taking risks, and crafts the right solutions to delight our customers.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the code for a new software capability on ground or in space
- Propose and iterate on the design for software components
- Write tests and monitoring to validate correctness of one’s own code
- Conduct analysis to support both development and testing
- Quickly learn new skills, technology and techniques
- Communicate clearly and accurately
- Complete work in a timely manner
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, computational mathematics or a related field
- Proficient in C++, Python, TypeScript or a similar high-level language
- Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and statistics
Desirable Qualifications
- Expertise in embedded software, network protocols, hardware and software testing, FPGA programming, GPU programming or other relevant disciplines
- Experience with satellites, robots, or other autonomous systems
- Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. programming, robotics or rocket club, etc.)
- Understanding of orbital mechanics
- Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing or advanced algorithms
- Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems
- Advanced coursework or experience in physics, statistics, distributed systems, or embedded software
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial HR or recruiter interview.
- Technical coding assessment or programming challenge.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Final interview with hiring managers or leadership.
- Reference and background verification (if applicable).
- Receive the official job offer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Climactic careers page.
- Search for the Software Engineer – San Jose position.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and upload your updated resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application before the position is filled.
- Monitor your email for interview invitations and recruitment updates.
